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Below is a list of the American Benefit Council's most recent press releases. You may also browse through press releases on the individual issue pages, located in the left frame, or by using the search function. If you have any questions, or would like to reach a Council staff member for comment, please contact the Director of Communications via our Staff page.

Council: IRS must address critical transition issues in proposed minimum required funding regulations
August 4, 2008

DOL proposed disclosure regulations represent practical, straightforward approach to retirement plan fees
July 22, 2008

Council staff available to comment on retirement savings hearing in Senate Aging Committee
July 15, 2008

Survey: employee retirement brings new challenges
July 10, 2008

Council testifies before IRS: proposed hybrid plan regulations should provide more clarity, flexibility
June 6, 2008

Accurate revenue estimates needed for retirement policy
June 3, 2008

Council testifies before IRS: asset smoothing critical for defined benefit plan sponsors
May 29, 2008

San Francisco case represents threat to ERISA; preemption standard essential for plan sponsors
April 15, 2008

Rep. Boustany, American Benefits Council to brief media on San Francisco health plan case, implications
for ERISA preemption law in advance of appeals court hearing

April 11, 2008

Council emphasizes importance of ERISA, urges court to strike down San Francisco law
March 31, 2008

Council recommends numerous changes to proposed plan fee disclosure regulations
March 31, 2008

Council applauds end of AARP v. EEOC legal battle
March 24, 2008

House mental health “parity” bill treats behavioral conditions differently than other medical and surgical services
March 4, 2008

Council applauds new PBGC investment strategy
February 19, 2008

Council staff available to comment on State of the Union health, tax and entitlement proposals
January 28, 2008


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